Sr. Launch Engineer - Hydraulics

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Short & long-term disability

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Florida, seeks an engineer to support testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of launch vehicle hydraulics systems for New Glenn. You will write and execute test procedures, collaborate across disciplines, and help ensure safety in high-pressure fluid environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on system operation, safety analyses, and timely support to keep launch operations running smoothly; travel and occasional second shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar discipline.
• 2+ years relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems.
• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for hazardous and/or safety critical components.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain a world class launch site and launch vehicle.
• Author and run procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and fluid system operations.
• Collaborate on system safety, perform hazards analysis and job hazards analyses; guide work using hierarchy of controls for safety.
• Operate and maintain launch pad piping systems including hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems.
• Assist with oversight commissioning and operation of new or modified piping/pressure systems.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.
• Occasional second shift may be necessary.

Skills

Fluid systems

Test plans & procedures

Hazard analysis

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

ASME B31.3

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will perform the testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the launch vehicle hydraulics system.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to build, operate, and maintain a world class launch site and launch vehicle
• Author and run procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and fluid system operations
• Collaborate on system safety, perform hazards analysis and job hazards analyses; guide work using hierarchy of controls for safety
• Operate and maintain launch pad piping systems including hydraulic and pneumatic piping systems
• Assist with oversight commissioning and operation of new or modified piping/pressure systems
• Occasional travel may be necessary
• Occasional second shift may be necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems
• Experience writing and executing test plans and procedures for qualification, acceptance, and operations of hazardous and/or safety critical components and systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines to achieve a common goal
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-5 years of relevant experience with design or fluid system operation, including high pressure gas or high pressure hydraulic systems
• At least 1-5 years experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems
• Knowledge of standard components, installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fitting, welding, etc.)
• Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc).
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication and installation drawings for piping systems.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 and in-field oversight of construction, testing and/or operations of piping systems
• Experience with design and operation of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer and high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of precision cleaning processes, cleanliness verification levels and passivation of stainless steel

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affactive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.